The FAMU Meek-Eaton Black Archives has created a memorial exhibit to celebrate highlights of former President Frederick S. Humphries’, Sr., Ph.D., tenure.
The exhibit includes his academic regalia, memorabilia from FAMU’s centennial celebration, the College of the Year celebration, newspaper and magazine articles, and family photos.
Curator Murrell Dawson, Ph.D., said the exhibit provides just, “sneak peek”, a snapshot of Humphries’ tenure on campus.
“The key is that the exhibit cannot capture the full essence of the Humphries era. It’s a living display,” she said. “It changes every day. A lot of people come and see it and say, ‘I’ve got something, can you add this to it.”
Humphries served as FAMU president from 1985 to 2001, died on June 21. He was 85 years old.